From Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership
Erin Leonty
Unconscious biases; we all have them. They're automatic and efficient mental shortcuts. But now that we have identified this universal aspect of human decision-making, how can we re-train ourselves and disrupt our default thinking to ensure that unintentional stereotyping doesn't lead to missed opportunities?
In this interactive session, participants will learn to identify unconsciously biased thinking in themselves and others and develop inclusive leadership skills to combat it.
What will you learn by attending:
- Reflect on the deeply embedded stereotyping or unconscious biases within all of us, and learn why these biases are problematic for individuals and organizations.
- Learn the traits of an inclusive leader that lead to greater innovation and citizenship in employees.
- Identify specific actions and behaviors of inclusive, intentional leaders — what one can do to be an inclusive leader as well as to embed inclusive leadership behaviors into the leadership of the organization.
- Additionally, learn key takeaways and next steps as the WE for SHE: Championing the Next Generation Call to Action report is released.
About the speaker:
Erin Leonty is the Western Canada Regional Director for Catalyst, a global non-profit accelerating progress for women and business through workplace inclusion. She connects executives, HR & D&I professionals, ERG leaders, and individual employees to Catalyst's research, tools, events, and services to promote more inclusive workplaces for all employees.
Event Sponsor:
Silver Program Partners:
This event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Program. The WLC is an inclusive Program that recognizes the need for diversity in leadership. Launched in 2007, the WLC has grown to become one of the largest women's business networking groups in Canada. Based on the pillars of connections, conversations, recognition and advocacy, the WLC is engaged in the social, business and political communities in which the Board operates. Learn more at boardoftrade.com/programs.